beddy-bye »
Bedtime for a toddler, going to sleep, going to bed.
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before you can say Jack Robinson »
Very quickly. Quicker than you expect.
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behind the counter »
Of drugs, dispensed by a pharmacist without needing a doctor's prescription or other form of compliance.
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believe you me »
An emphatic form of "believe me"; you [the subject] had better believe me [the speaker].
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bells and whistles »
Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
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below par »
Less than par for the hole or course.
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belt and suspenders »
Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.
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bench jockey »
A baseball term for a player, coach or manager who is annoying and distracts opposition players and umpires from his team's dugout bench with verbal repartee.
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bend over backwards »
To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.
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big boys »
Plural form of big boy.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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big gun »
Someone who is powerful or influential most often in plural form.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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bill of goods »
A collection of items purchased or offered for sale.
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bill of goods »
A set of misleading or deceptive claims; misinformation.
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